American dog owners, take note—there’s yet another recall affecting your furry friends, and this time, it’s a big one. Blue Ridge Beef has been forced to pull thousands of its 2 lb. Natural Mix logs off the shelves after officials found dangerous salmonella contamination.
The recall, announced on January 31, came after tests at the North Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Food and Drug Protection Laboratory uncovered the alarming contamination. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has since issued a stern warning, urging dog owners to check their purchases immediately.
If you’ve bought Blue Ridge Beef’s Natural Mix logs between January 3 and January 24, you need to act fast. The product, which comes in a clear, log-shaped package, is commonly used as a meal base, supplement, or topper for dogs. It contains beef, green tripe, beef heart, and beef liver—all ingredients that dog owners might assume are healthy and natural, but now pose a serious risk.
The affected packages are marked with Lot # N25/12/31 and UPC# 854298001054 and were sold in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee, and Rhode Island.
While many recalls focus solely on pets, the FDA has made it clear that humans are also at risk. If owners handle the contaminated food and fail to wash their hands thoroughly, they could become infected with salmonella—something the FDA warns could lead to serious health issues.
“Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever,” the FDA said in its warning. “In rare cases, Salmonella can cause severe conditions like arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, and urinary tract infections.”
As for the pets themselves, the risks are just as concerning. Symptoms of a salmonella infection in dogs include lethargy, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), vomiting, fever, and abdominal pain. Even more troubling? Some infected pets may show no symptoms at all but can still spread the bacteria to humans and other animals.
If you have any of the affected Blue Ridge Beef logs in your freezer, do not feed them to your dog. The FDA recommends either returning the product to the store for a refund or disposing of it securely—away from kids, pets, and wildlife.
If you or your pet show any concerning symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.
Unfortunately, pet food recalls are becoming all too common, raising serious concerns about quality control in the industry. With American families trusting these companies to provide safe, nutritious food for their beloved pets, it’s unacceptable that we keep seeing dangerous contaminants slip through the cracks.
While regulators are quick to jump on issues affecting human food, why aren’t they holding pet food manufacturers to the same standard? Dog owners should demand accountability from these companies before more pets—and their owners—get sick.
For now, if you’ve recently purchased Blue Ridge Beef’s Natural Mix logs, check your labels, throw it out if necessary, and keep an eye on your pup’s health. Your best friend depends on you.
